Question

What is the inflorescence of jackfruit?

Answer 1

Racemose inflorescence:

1. The main axis growth is indefinite in racemose inflorescence.
2. That leads to the formation of flower buds continuously.
3. The older flowers generally grow at the base whereas new flowers grow at the tip.
4. This type of arrangement is called acropetal succession.

Various types of racemose inflorescence are:

1. Raceme
2. Spike
3. Spikelets
4. Catkin
5. spadix
6. Corymb
7. Umbel
8. Capitulum

Spadix:

1. It contains an acropetal arrangement of flowers.
2. The flowers of jackfruit are congested tightly.
3. Hence, it contains spadix racemose inflorescence.